2021 HONDA HR-V Owner's Manual (in English)

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting*
Controls
*1:Default setting
*2:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
■Customizing Flow for Auto Door Unlocking Options
StepsDriver Door Open Unlock Mode*1Park Unlock ModeOff
1
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever out of
(P with the
brake pedal depressed.Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever to
(P.
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever to
(P.
2The driver’s door must be closed at this stage.Open the driver’s door.
3Turn the ignition switch to ON (w*2.
4
Press and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click more than five seconds elapsed.
Release the switch.
5
Turn the ignition switch to OFF (0 within 20 seconds*2.
u Customization is completed.
u All doors lock and all turn signals blink three times.
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Controls
Tailgate
Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening or
closing it.
•Open the tailgate all the way.
u If it is not fully opened, the tailgate may begin to close under its own weight.
• Be careful when it is windy. The wind may cause the tailgate to close.
Keep the tailgate closed while driving to:
u Avoid possible damage.
u Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 81
1Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Be careful not to hit your head on the tailgate or to
put your hands between th e tailgate and the cargo
area when closing the tailgate.
When you are storing or picking up luggage from the
cargo area while the engine is idling, do not stand in
front of the exhaust pipe. You may get burned.
Do not allow any passenger in the cargo space. They
may get hurt during hard braking, a sudden
acceleration, or a crash.
3WARNING
Anyone caught in the path of a tailgate
that is being opened or closed can be
seriously injured.
Make sure that all people are clear of the
tailgate before opening or closing it.
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Continued
Controls
Opening/Closing the Tailgate
When all the doors are unlocked or press the
tailgate unlock button on the remote
transmitter, the tailgate is unlocked. Press the
tailgate release button and lift open the
tailgate.
To close the tailgate, grab the inner handle,
pull the tailgate down, and push it closed
from outside.
If you close the tailgate when all the doors are
locked, the tailgate locks automatically. u Some exterior lights flash.1Opening/Closing the Tailgate
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote,
you can unlock the tailga te while someone else
with the remote is within range.
•Do not leave the smart entry remote inside the
cargo area and close the tailgate. The beeper
sounds and the tailgate cannot be closed.
If you are carrying the smart entry remote, you do not
have to unlock the tail gate before opening it.
Models with smart entry system
Tailgate
Release
Button
Inner
Handle
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Controls
Press the tailgate unlock button to unlock the
tailgate.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you have unlocked and opened the tailgate using
the remote transmitter or smart entry remote, when
closing, the tailgate locks automatically.
Tailgate
Unlock
Button
Tailgate
Unlock
Button
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when insert ing the key into the ignition switch or
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong ra dio waves near the ignition switch or the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ignition
switch or the ENGINE START/STOP button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. El ectronic device, such as televisions and
audio systems emit strong magnetic fiel ds. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system
*.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the
transmission is taken out of
(P or the hood is opened before the ignition switch is
turned to ON
(w*1.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all of the exterior lights flash.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the remote transmitter or smart entry remote*, or turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is
deactivated.
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0*1.
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the key, remote
transmitter, or smart entry system
*.
• The key has been removed from the ignition switch.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter or smart entry system
*, or when the ignition switch is turned to ON (w*1.
The security system alarm indica tor goes off at the same time.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the hood with the hood release handle.
•Moving the shift lever out of ( P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may activate
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or smart entry system
*.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.Models without smart entry system
* Not available on all models
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Controls
■The panic button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the panic button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
• Press any button on the remote transmitter.
• Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Panic Mode
Panic Button
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and closed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1, using the switches on the doors. The driver’s side switches can be used to
open and close all of the windows.
The power window lock button on the driver’s side must be switched off (not
pushed in, indicator off) to open and close the windows from anywhere other than
the driver’s seat.
When the power window lock button is pu shed in, the indicator comes on and you
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on if a
child is in the vehicle.
■Automatic operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or cl oses completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it
until the desired position is reached.
*1:
Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function
1 Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you turn the ignition switch to LOCK
( 0*1. Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses resistance when closing
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse
direction.
The driver’s window auto re verse function is disabled
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
window is almost closed to en sure that it fully closes.
3WARNING
Closing a power window on someone’s
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from
the windows before closing them.
Power Window Lock Button
Driver’s
Window
Switch
OffOn
Indicator
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